Is 10 Things I Hate About You appropriate for children?

# 10 Things I Hate About You This PG-13 romantic comedy features strong sexual content and innuendo that may not suit younger children, though language and violence are relatively mild. The film centers on teenage dating and relationships with mature themes. It's best suited for older teens who can navigate the suggestive humor.

What age is 10 Things I Hate About You suitable for?

Our verdict for 10 Things I Hate About You is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is 10 Things I Hate About You safe for children?

Content breakdown

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Violence

Moderate

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Language / Profanity

Mild

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Sexual Content

Strong

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Horror / Scary

Mild

About this movie

Type

Movie

Released

1999

Rating

PG-13

Genre

Comedy, Romance, Drama

Synopsis

On the first day at his new school, Cameron instantly falls for Bianca, the gorgeous girl of his dreams. The only problem is that Bianca is forbidden to date until her ill-tempered, completely un-dateable older sister Kat goes out, too. In an attempt to solve his problem, Cameron singles out the only guy who could possibly be a match for Kat: a mysterious bad boy with a nasty reputation of his own.

Cast

Heath Ledger

Patrick Verona

Julia Stiles

Katarina Stratford

Joseph Gordon-Levitt

Cameron James

Larisa Oleynik

Bianca Stratford

Full cast on IMDb ›

Age suitability

Under 6

Not yet

Ages 6–8

Not recommended

Ages 9–12

Not recommended

Ages 13+

Not recommended

Where to watch

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Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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